Other arrangements of Yah Mo B There
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Heav en ly Fa ther,
watch in’ us (Cm9)fall.
We take from each (Abmaj7)oth er and (G)give noth ing at (Cm9)all.
the light.
Well, it’s a (Fm7)dog gone shame, but (Eb)nev er too late for change.
So if your (Fm7)luck runs low, just (Eb)reach out and call His name,
His (A)name.
Ya mo (Dm7)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Bbmaj9)b there.
Up and o ver, yah mo (Dm7)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Bbmaj9)b there,
when ev er you (C)call.
Nev er be lone ly,
lost in the (Cm9)night.
Just run from the (Abmaj7)dark ness, and (G)give look ing in’ (Cm9)for the light.
’Cause it’s a (Fm7)long, hard road that (Eb)leads to a bright er day.
Don’t let your (Fm7)heart grow cold, just (Eb)reach out and call His name,
His (A)name.
Ya mo (Dm7)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Bbmaj9)b there.
Up and o ver, yah mo (Dm7)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Bbmaj9)b there,
when ev er you (C)call.
up and yah mo b there.
You can count on it, (Gm9)broth er, ’cause we’re all just find in’ our way.
Trav ’lin through (Bb)time, peo ple got to keep (Dm7)push in’ on no mat ter how man y dreams slip a way.
Well, it’s a (Gm7)dog gone shame, but (F)nev er too late for change.
So when your (Gm7)luck runs low, just (Fsus2)reach out and call His name.
Just call His (B)name.
Yah mo (Em7)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Cmaj9)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Em7)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Cmaj9)b there,
up and o ver, yah mo (Em7)b (D)there.
Yah Mo B There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Yah Mo B There" by Michael McDonald: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Yah Mo B There”
- What key is "Yah Mo B There" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Yah Mo B There is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yah Mo B There"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Yah Mo B There" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Yah Mo B There"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Yah Mo B There"?
- "Yah Mo B There" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Yah Mo B There"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, Abmaj7, B7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, Cm7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Yah Mo B There" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yah Mo B There" by Michael McDonald. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Yah Mo B There" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Yah Mo B There" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.